Good evening, friends! 🦜 Let me talk a little about our…
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Good evening, friends! 🦜 Let me talk a little about our Mauritius' Green Survivor!
Say hello to the Echo Parakeet , one of Mauritius’ most special birds. It is endemic to Mauritius . Once widespread across Mauritius, the species suffered a dramatic decline because of habitat loss, introduced predators such as rats and monkeys, and competition for food and nesting sites.
By the 1970s and 1980s, fewer than 20 known Echo Parakeets remained, making it one of the rarest parrots in the world.
Then the conservation heroes stepped in! They protected nests, rescued and raised chicks, controlled predators, restored habitat, provided food, and installed artificial nest boxes.
And the parakeets? At first, they basically said: “A nest box? No thanks. I prefer my tree!” 😂
Thankfully, they eventually changed their minds. After decades of conservation work, the population recovered to hundreds of birds , and in 2019 the species was downlisted from Endangered to Vulnerable .
From fewer than 20 birds to hundreds, that’s quite a comeback story! So the next time you see an Echo Parakeet, remember, you’re looking at a true Mauritian conservation superstar. 😅
You can spot them mainly in Black River Gorges, Ferney, and Ebony Forest in Chamarel. 🦜🌿
#EchoParakeet #Mauritius #BirdsOfMauritius #EndemicSpecies #WildlifeConservation #MauritianWildlife #Nature
Say hello to the Echo Parakeet , one of Mauritius’ most special birds. It is endemic to Mauritius . Once widespread across Mauritius, the species suffered a dramatic decline because of habitat loss, introduced predators such as rats and monkeys, and competition for food and nesting sites.
By the 1970s and 1980s, fewer than 20 known Echo Parakeets remained, making it one of the rarest parrots in the world.
Then the conservation heroes stepped in! They protected nests, rescued and raised chicks, controlled predators, restored habitat, provided food, and installed artificial nest boxes.
And the parakeets? At first, they basically said: “A nest box? No thanks. I prefer my tree!” 😂
Thankfully, they eventually changed their minds. After decades of conservation work, the population recovered to hundreds of birds , and in 2019 the species was downlisted from Endangered to Vulnerable .
From fewer than 20 birds to hundreds, that’s quite a comeback story! So the next time you see an Echo Parakeet, remember, you’re looking at a true Mauritian conservation superstar. 😅
You can spot them mainly in Black River Gorges, Ferney, and Ebony Forest in Chamarel. 🦜🌿
#EchoParakeet #Mauritius #BirdsOfMauritius #EndemicSpecies #WildlifeConservation #MauritianWildlife #Nature
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Haha, yes, I do sometimes use a little AI magic to help polish my texts, but the ideas are still 100% me! Thank you for stopping by and sharing your thoughts!
Absolutely! 🤗 It really is such a beautiful example of what can happen when people care and nature is given a chance to recover. 🌿These little birds are true survivors!
Absolutely stunning photos of the Echo Parakeet🦜💚What a beautiful conservation success story. Wishing you a blessed and joyful Friday✨🌿
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Thank you so much! 🥰🦜💚 It really is such an inspiring conservation success story, and I’m so happy these beautiful birds are still thriving. 🌿✨ Wishing you a blessed, joyful, and beautiful Friday too! ❤️🫂🌸
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Amazing shots! I love parrots or maybe all kind of cute birds! Thanks for sharing, dear! Have a Blessed and happy Friday 💗😇🤗😍🦋🥰❤️
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Thank you so much, my dear! 🥰🦜❤️ I’m so happy you enjoyed the photos! Cute birds really do have a special way of stealing our hearts. 🐦😍✨ Wishing you a blessed, happy, and beautiful Friday filled with joy and lovely moments! 💗😇🦋🤗🌸
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Thank you so much! 🥰💚 I’m really happy you enjoyed the read, and I’m glad you liked the pictures too! ❤️📸
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Good night my dear, hoy caos, lluvia muy fuerte, viento muy fuerte, muchos árboles caídos en mi ciudad y cinco horas sin energía eléctrica.... Ya normalizo el día.... Deseo estés disfrutando dulces sueños y que tengas un excelente viernes 🫂😊
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Good morning my dear! 🥰❤️ ¡Wow, eso suena como un día realmente caótico y aterrador! 🌧️💨🌳 Me alegra muchísimo saber que todo volvió a la normalidad y que ya tienes electricidad nuevamente. 🙏✨ ¡Gracias por tus dulces deseos! Espero que hayas tenido una noche tranquila, que hayas dormido bien y que despiertes a un hermoso viernes lleno de sol, calma y buenas energías. 🫂🌸☀️💖
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Thank you! 🥰❤️ And don’t worry, I promise the Echo Parakeets are much more interested in flying around than chasing us! 😂🦜 You can admire them safely from a distance.
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Spectacular photos, my dear Sylvie! 🦜❤️✨ And what a story ... from just a handful of birds to hundreds again! How wonderful 💚🦜✨.
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Thank you so much, my dear Dana! 🥰🦜 It really is an incredible comeback story. They must be around 750 in nature now. It makes me so happy to know that these beautiful little birds are still flying free. 🌿✨ Nature can be wonderfully resilient! ❤️
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750 yay!🤩🦜🥰 It truly warms my heart too, my dear Sylvie! Nature really does find its way back and seeing these little birds rebirth is a reminder of how strong and resilient life can be. 🌿✨🦜❤️
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Yes, ma chérie! 🥰🦜💚 750 and still counting! 🎉 It really is heartwarming to see how nature can recover when given a little help and protection. 🌿✨ These beautiful little survivors are such a wonderful reminder of resilience, hope, and the strength of life. ❤️🦜
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